First Aid

It is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly becomes ill or injured.

What are the objectives of first aid?

• To save lives.

• To prolong life.

• To alleviate suffering.

• To prevent further injury.

• To cause pain and panic.

The following are the characteristics of a first aider, which of the these does not cause pain and panic.

• Observant

• Gentle

• Tactful

• Resourceful

What does the acronym GORTS mean?

• Gentle, Observant, Resourceful, Tactful, Sympathetic

• Generous, Observant, Resourceful, Tactful, Sympathetic

• Gentle, Obedient, Resourceful, Tactful, Symphatetic

What is the meaning of acronym DRABC?

What are the roles of the first aider?

• It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.

• It is not intended to compete with or to take the place of the services of the physician.

• It ends when the services of the physician begins.

• It is intended to compete take the place of the services of the physician.

The first aider, notice all signs of the injured person. He/She is...

• Tactful

• Observant

• resourceful

It is good to give food to an unconscious victim.

• TRUE

• FALSE

First aid takes the place of the services of a physician.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Being a sympathetic first aider, you are able to comforts and reassure the victim.

• TRUE

• FALSE